The nation today remembers Mahatma Gandhi, as it observes the 70th death anniversary of the father of the nation. Gandhi was shot dead 69 years ago on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse. President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Rahul Gandhi among other leaders will pay their tribute to Gandhi at Rajghat on this occasion.

Prime Minister Modi in his last ‘Mann ki Baat’ address said, “The path of peace and non-violence, is the path of Bapu and this is applicable not only for India or the world but also for a person or a family or a society. The ideals which Bapu practiced in his life, things that he imparted are relevant even today.” “What can be a bigger tribute than taking a vow that we shall tread the path of Bapu – and walk, as far as possible?” he added.

Gandhi was the pioneer of non-violence and practiced it throughout his life. His struggles brought freedom to a country which had been under British rule for about 200 years.

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10:34 am: The world was shocked by three bullets that were fired by Nathuram Godse silencing Mahatma Gandhi. Here is how the news was covered by newspapers across the world. When newspapers across the world mourned the loss of Mahatma Gandhi

10:18 am: As India observes Gandhi Jayanti, here are some rare videos of the father of the nation to relive those years. Watch | When Mahatma Gandhi awed London

10:07 am: Former prime minister Manmohan Singh has also reached Rajghat to pay his tributes to the father of the nation on his death anniversary.

9:46 am: Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi has reached Rajghat to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs Day.

9:44 am: At dusk on January 30, 1948, three powerful gunshots shred through the silence at Birla House in New Delhi, silencing the strongest voice of the Indian national movement. Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination as art

9.35 am: People pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram on his 70th death anniversary.

9:20 am: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu remembering Mahatma Gandhi tweeted, “He was a true apostle of peace and non-violence. His life and message must continue to inspire every Indian.”

9.06 am: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tweets, “On #MahatmaGandhi’s Martyrdom Day, let us take a pledge to live by his vision, of a free, secular and inclusive India. My Government & I pledge to continue our work to realize Mahatma’s vision and bring back #MahatmasIndia.”

8:40 am: Congress President Rahul Gandhi has reached Gandhi Smriti to pay tributes to the father of the nation on his death anniversary.
8:37 am: BJP President Amit Shah also remembered Gandhi Ji on his 70th death anniversary and paid his tributes.

8:35 am: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is set to present his Union Budget on February 1 also remembered Gandhi and said, “Truth and non-violence always guided the political thought of Mahatma Gandhi. We remember his life, works and ideals on his Punya Tithi and follow the path shown by him.”

8:34 am: remembering the father of the nation, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said that India today requires the message of peace and non-violence shared by Gandhi Ji.

8:32 am: The Delhi government under CM Arvind Kejriwal is organising a prayer meet at Cannaught Place at 5 pm today.

8:29 am: Gandhi’s life offers fleeting impressions of someone who, even as his feet were firmly planted on the ground, was curiously unmoored, writes Vinay Lal, professor of history, University of California. The Homeless Gandhi

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